FTC Withdraws Notices of Appeal, Acceding to the Vacatur of the Non-Compete Clause Rule

FTC Withdraws Notices of Appeal, Acceding to the Vacatur of the Non-Compete Clause Rule

On January 15, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially withdrew its notices of appeal, effectively conceding to the vacatur of its proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule. This development has significant implications for... Read more »
Single-family landlord Invitation Homes misled renters, the FTC alleged

Single-family landlord Invitation Homes misled renters, the FTC alleged

Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest single-family landlord, has agreed to pay $48 million to settle a handful of allegations, including that it illegally charged undisclosed junk fees, withheld tenant security deposits and... Read more »
FTC to Return Money to Opendoor’s California Customers

FTC to Return Money to Opendoor’s California Customers

Homeowners who sold their properties to Opendoor Labs could get money from a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over deceptive marketing tactics, the agency announced April 3. The nearly 2,500 people... Read more »
CFPB, FTC file amicus brief against Ocwen over servicing ‘convenience’ fees

CFPB, FTC file amicus brief against Ocwen over servicing ‘convenience’ fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week that they have filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit,... Read more »
FTC requires nonbank financial institutions to report data breaches

FTC requires nonbank financial institutions to report data breaches

Nonbank financial institutions, including mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers and payday lenders, must report certain data breaches and other security events to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to an amendment to the Commission’s Safeguards Rule announced Friday,... Read more »